There are hundreds of beautiful mosques in Kuwait. Historical mosques tend to have a more similar appearance (simpler style, single minaret), but mosques built after the discovery of oil and transformation of the urban landscape showcase a range of architectural styles. Here are some modern mosques around Kuwait. Postcards found on eBay or Delcampe.

Al Othman: opened in 1958 and located in Hawally

Al Mullah Saleh Mosque: unsure when it was opened, located along Fahad Al Salem Street

Tom Chu visited Kuwait in the 1980s and took photos of mosques around town. Here is a “then and now” using his photo of Al Mullah Saleh:

Here is a “then and now” using his photo Suleiman Alahaib Mosque in Salmiya:

Abu Obeida: built before 1967, located in Ahmadi, images were found here and here

Fahed Al Salem: opened in 1968 and located in Salmiya

Fatima: opened in 1976 and located in Abdullah Al Salem

Sheikh Nasser Al Sabah: opened in 1981, located in Ras Al-Salmiya (postcard found here)

Grand Mosque: opened in 1986 and located in Kuwait City

Imam Hussein: opened in 1986 and located in Midan Hawally (postcards found here and here)

Bilal Bin Rabah: opened in 2013 and located near the iconic water towers, second photo taken by Yousef Bohamed

Imam Al Baqer: opened in 2017 and located in the Zahra neighborhood, second photo found on google maps

Badria Al-Jee’an Mosque: opened in 2021 and located in Salmiya, second photo found here

Companions Mosque: located with the Ironmongers Market, or Souq Safafeer

Abdullah Khalifa Al-Sabah Mosque: unsure when it was opened, but has been abandoned since 1990-91 when Failaka Island was occupied by Iraqi forces. Postcards were found on Zazzle

Abbas Mirza Husain Mosque: unsure when it was opened, located in Bneid Al Gar

Al-Bahar: there are many small mosques along the sea, this one is located in Salmiya